Penn State students can earn 2 credits by participating in Outdoor School (ODS) as cabin counselors. Returning counselors may advance to become Learning Group Leaders and can earn additional credits. Penn State students may also earn volunteer hours to satisfy community service requirements.

To participate in Outdoor School, Penn State students must first submit an application*. (See the sidebar for application dates and links.) Students who are accepted will be registered for SciEd 140 orRPTM 140, Outdoor School Field Experience for academic credit concurrent with ODS. Counselors attend two required training sessions prior to the start of Outdoor School. Course information and registration materials will be available at these trainings.

With the new year coming, PSOC is getting a fresh look. We are currently developing a new website that will feature up to date information about meetings, trips, and everything else you need to know about our club. Check back with us as we continue to learn the sites.psu.edu platform and develop the content and structure of our website.

Sorry for the confusion with the room for tonight’s meeting. Thank’s to everyone who still showed up despite the sudden location change! To all who couldn’t make it out here is what you missed tonight…

Upcoming Trips

Last minute Getaway (this friday to saturday)

-are you stressed about finals?

-Do you need one short trip outside to take a break from studying?

-Well Benji and some others are leaving campus friday afternoon walking to camp somewhere close up as one final getaway this semester. They will be back around Saturday afternoon.